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Preschool

U-46 early childhood programs offer a continuum of educational services to meet the individual needs of children. Early learning, developmentally appropriate experiences support children's social, academic and physical development, helping to prepare them for a successful kindergarten experience.

Preschool Screening

U-46 offers a free screening service for all 3 to 4-year-old children residing in the district. The screening is a brief test of a child's development that can determine if a child is progressing as expected for his/her age. In order to determine eligibility for our preschool programs, families must participate in screening. All screenings are offered in English and Spanish.

You must complete the district's online registration in order to be offered a screening appointment. We will not make an appointment for the screening if online registration has not been completed. It may take several weeks before a U-46 staff member contacts you for a screening appointment.

If you need assistance with completing the online registration, please email Ana at anamlara@u-46.org to set up an appointment for assistance.

Please select the link that best represents your registration status for the 2023-2024 school year:
Smartphones cannot be used to fill out the Online Registration Application. You will need to use a tablet or a computer.

New to the district, family not registered, click here.

A current family that has not completed registration for students for the 2023-2024 school year, click here.

A current family that has completed registration for students for the 2023-2024 school year and wishes to add a preschool student click here.

At the time of your screening appointment, you will also need to provide:

A copy of your child’s birth certificate

Proof of your family's annual income

Documentation of your families' residency in U-46

School physical from within the last year

Proof of Income
ONE of the following:
- Pay stubs (two most recent, consecutive)
- Proof of WIC benefit
- Proof of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit
- Proof of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) enrollment
- Proof of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit
- Proof the family receives Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
- Tax return (most recent)
- Wages and tax statement (most recent W-2)
- Verification/letter from employer
- Proof that parent is enrolled in Medicaid (Card with the parent’s name)
Proof of Residency
CATEGORY A: A copy of one of the following documents:
1. The most recent real estate tax bill for my residence showing me as the tax payer
2. Mortgage Papers/Statement
3. Signed lease for my residence
4. A closing statement for the purchase of my residence
5. Notarized Affidavit of Resident Regarding Residency of Others Form
  (must provide 2 proofs from Cat. B)
6. Notarized statement claiming month to month lease (must provide 2 proofs from Cat. B)
CATEGORY B: A copy of one of the following documents:
1. Current Gas, Electric, or Water Bill (dated within one month of the student registration date)
2. Valid government issued picture ID with current address in which the student resides.
3. Public Aid Card/Food Stamp Card/Medical Card
4. Current homeowner/renter’s insurance certificate
5. Current Telephone or Cable Bill
6. Vehicle Registration

These documents are required by our district and the Illinois State Board of Education.

Please be aware that this is not a guarantee that your child will be accepted and enrolled in preschool.

NOTE: If you are registering additional children for grades K-12th, please visit the Registration webpage to complete their registration process.

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